Exploring form + medium, Marc Newson tests what classic materials are capable of through the use of advanced fabrication in his exhibit at the Gagosian.

Renowned contemporary designer Marc Newson creates some truly groundbreaking work, including the limited-edition furniture that’s currently on exhibit at the Gagosian in Paris. Exploring form and medium, Newson tests what classic materials are capable of through the use of advanced fabrication. Through this experimentation, he brings together the past and present. In this exhibition, the uniting quality throughout is the color blue.
Marc Newson Cloisonné White and Blue Lounge, 2022, Cloisonné enamel and copper, 30 x 69 11/16 x 30 11/16 in (76.2 x 177 x 77.9 cm), Edition of 3 + 2 AP \ © Marc Newson, Photo: Paris Tavitian, Courtesy Gagosian “Design is about improving things and about looking to the future, pushing the technology forward. For me, as a designer, it is a great opportunity to improve on what is already out there, to simplify, beautify, and technologically improve,” Newson said of his approach.
Marc Newson Cloisonné White and Blue Lounge, 2022, Cloisonné enamel and copper, 30 x 69 11/16 x 30 11/16 in (76.2 x 177 x 77.9 cm), Edition of 3 + 2 AP \ © Marc Newson, Photo: Paris Tavitian, Courtesy Gagosian
Marc Newson Cloisonné White and Blue Chair, 2022, Cloisonné enamel and copper, 26 3/16 x 40 3/16 x 37 3/16 in (66.5 x 102 x 94.5 cm), Edition of 3 + 2 AP \ © Marc Newson, Photo: Par...